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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,443.52, 11,166.56 and 2,514.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,443.52, 11,166.56 and 2,514.88 is: 3,772.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,443.52 : 11,166.56 = 2,514.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,443.52/11,166.56 = 2,514.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,443.52x = 11,166.56 × 2,514.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,443.52x = 28,082,558.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,082,558.41/7,443.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,772.75

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